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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
And in Bethel, King Salmon and Cold Bay, only one balloon launches each day rather than the standard complement of two.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Coutgo Square-Toe Block-Heel Boots These square-toe boots will complement different pieces from your fall capsule wardrobe.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Taco Bell’s new Frank’s RedHot Diablo Sauce is a perfect complement to the fan-favorite Crispy Chicken, which is returning to menus as Crispy Chicken Burritos, Soft Tacos, Strips, and new Nacho Fries.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
And in Bethel, King Salmon and Cold Bay, only one balloon launches each day rather than the standard complement of two.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Naval and aerial deployments are complemented by drones and helicopters, including the Boeing MH-6M, operating in the region.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Coutgo Square-Toe Block-Heel Boots These square-toe boots will complement different pieces from your fall capsule wardrobe.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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The bladder control supplement should be returned to the store of purchase for a refund.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Other findings suggest the fungi or its supplement could promote beneficial gut bacteria and modulate immune function, says Goodson.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Al-Falih emphasized his country’s long-term strategy of building supply chain resilience and energy capacity to power the digital economy of the future.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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This is a chic and practical pick for travelers, thanks to the adjustable strap and large one-liter capacity.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shaped like a wheel, with concentric circles around silk spokes, the webs are sometimes adorned with decorations – called stabilimenta.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Taking inspiration from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Douglas Sirk melodramas of the '50s, director Ti West delights in playing with contrasts in Pearl, adorning grisly murders and a terrifying lead performance with a sumptuous score and rich, saturated colors.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Like coral reefs, these oyster reefs played crucial ecological roles, providing habitat and nurseries for many other species and filtering vast volumes of water.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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This was caused mainly by lower retail fuel margins that were partially offset by higher sales volumes.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Far from creating a cold, mechanical work experience, AI collaboration enhanced positive emotions in ways that rival human teamwork itself.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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Eric Pau, Senior Associate Director at Ricacorp Properties, a major real estate firm in Hong Kong, told CNN many banks view them as high-risk investments.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now word on the street has it the A-list actress might be dipping her toes back into the real estate waters, this time with a decadent Hollywood Regency-style spread in the prime lower Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In order to close the youth facilities, new youth facilities in Madison and Milwaukee will have to be completed.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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At one point in the third quarter, Daniels scrambled against a blitz, stopped to throw, then retreated again 14 yards behind the line of scrimmage and completed a pass while getting crushed to the ground.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 1995, the Château de Wideville, built in 1580, was purchased and French interior designer Henri Samuel was tasked to decorate it.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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With that time, his family celebrated Jacob’s 14th birthday, and decorated his hospital room with LED lights and balloons.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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